Late this afternoon, about 5 o’clock, between a long series of chores that had consumed two days, I sat in my little local park. The sun was warm enough for shirt-sleeved comfort and a slight breeze hovered at face level. It was the most refreshing fifteen minutes I’ve spent for ages.

I learned later on the local news that this was the warmest day we have enjoyed since January! I don’t really mind winter in Vancouver too much. But spring is better.